Once again, Mummy has pointed me in the direction of the computer and told me to write.

This time, I’ll share my secret. I’m *in love*.

His name is Kelvin. He’s tall, dark and ruggedly handsome. Mature and discerning. What more could I wish for?

And I think he knows my feelings.

We have a lot in common. We both had an insecure start in life. Through different eras, as youngsters we lived in big Animal Shelters waiting for our Mums to adopt us. Weren’t we lucky to be chosen?

Between you and me, I’m sure that Kelvin likes me. We rendevous quite often by the water. Always we sit together, and I’m proud to be seen by his side. Sometimes, our Mums take us walking together. I’ve even ventured up to my elbows in the wide river to be nearer to my idol. He loves to dog-paddle : out in the open water, too. Isn’t he brave?

And just a few days ago, he and I curled up close while my Mummy had a swim. He is so warm and cuddly.

I’ve often showed you photographs of the baths. So far, all these shots have been taken from dry land.

Today I’m about to show you one of the many views from within the water.

This is just a glimpse of what swimmers and others who dare to set foot in the baths can see. Unfortunately I haven’t yet taken a photograph of one of my favourite sights: a skyward view of a delightful gum tree that overhangs the steps into the water. Perhaps some other time…

There’s plenty to contemplate. The water, ever tempting; the sky in its limitless scope, the shores with their shells, rocks and (sometimes) tiny crabs, the people (generous or otherwise), other birds of many species…the list goes on.

Oh, to have so much in life, and the freedom to fly at will to wherever its whim takes it…